Instructors

Frank Harness Karate USA

INSTRUCTORS

Kyoshi Frank Harness 9th Dan, Chief Instructor in Shorei Goju Ryu

Kyoshi Harness started his martial arts training in May 1977 studying Tae-Kwon-Do. Later that year

Mr. Harness attended Hanover College, and his roommate started teaching him Tai Chi. Soon after college his instructor in Tae-Kwon-Do had moved. For the next four years Mr. Harness studied with whoever he could find in whatever art he could find. He finally decided it was time to find a full-time dojo. After visiting several different dojo's, he joined Mike Kincaid's Karate USA learning Shorei Goju Ryu and began what would become a lifelong journey.

Kyoshi Harness has attended many seminars to help further his knowledge and understanding of the martial arts. He has worked out and trained in Tai Chi, Tae-Kwon-Do, Kenpo, Shuri Ryu, Shorin Ryu, Goju Ryu, Shotokan Karate, Ryukyu-kempo, Ryu TE, Judo and Ju-Jitsu.

He has trained and attended seminars with Hanshi Herb Johnson, Hanshi Robert Bowles, Hanshi Glen Keeney, Hanshi Phil Morgan, Hanshi John Pavis, Hanshi Ridgely Abele, Hanshi Jim Logue, Hanshi Bill Wallace, Hanshi George Dillman, Hanshi Will Higginbotham, Hanshi Eddie Bethea, Hanshi Ed Cox, Kyoshi Tom Ward, Kyoshi Lowell Johnson, Kyoshi Blake Burgert, and TAIKA Seiyu Oyata.

"I thank all of these of Master's, for the help and the sharing of their knowledge over the years. They were and are a great influence and inspiration in my life." - Kyoshi Harness

Kyoshi Harness currently holds the rank of 9th degree blackbelt in the art of Shorei Goju Ryu and is a Chief Instructor. He opened his own dojo in March 1993 in his hometown of Frankfort IN.

Kyoshi Harness' goal is to offer a friendly environment where people from all walks of life and all ages can come together and learn about themselves and others through the study of karate.

"It is my hope that I can be a positive influence in the lives of my students as my teachers Hanshi Mike Kincaid and Hanshi Phil Morgan continues to be in mine." - Kyoshi Harness

Sensei Cody Harness 5th Dan

I am a second generation karate student and grew up in the dojo. My martial arts journey began at 4 years old, and by the time I was in middle school I started to take a more serious focus in training. I benefited from having a live-in instructor and have had many lessons outside of the dojo.

Karate is more than just a physical exercise; there is a mental aspect to your training, and we covered that whenever we could. Many times, we would have discussions about the theory of karate while eating after class or driving home.

I set my sights on earning my black belt and reached that goal in 2006. After that my next goal was a 3rd degree and the Sensei title. I achieved both of those in 2009. I continued to train, promoted again a few years later, and then life had changed my trajectory.

I worked, attended college, started a family, and karate slowed down. But through the year I still attended when I could, and in 2024 promoted to 5th degree black belt.

Karate is not just a sport I enjoy or a hobby, but something that has been a part of my entire life. I am privileged to be able to help teach others who have a passion for martial arts and look forward to finding new ways to improve my own style.

Sensei Dave Metzler 5th Dan

After being a karate dad for 3 years, watching his youngest son earn his Shodan rank, Sensei Dave

Metzler joined Frank Harness Karate’s “bucket class” in 2012 at the age of 58.

In 2016 he earned his Blackbelt, he continued to train and earned his Godan (5th degree) in 2024.

He has been teaching kids and adults since 2017. Sensei Dave especially enjoys working with the kids’ class to help them realize their full martial art potential.

Dave enjoys all aspects of karate and kobudo (weapons) training. Sensei Dave attends seminars each year to increase his knowledge of the Martial Arts.

At 70 Sensei Dave says karate keeps him young!

Sensei Logan Harness 3rd Dan

Ko-sensei Seth Graves 2nd Dan

Mr. Graves started his martial arts instruction in the Army as an Infantry soldier

in 2011. He served as an infantry soldier for nine and a half years before changing

to a weapons repair sergeant in 2020. He is currently serving as a weapons repair

supervisor in the Indiana National Guard.

In August 2012, Seth joined Frank Harness’s Karate USA to learn Shorei Goju Ryu in Frankfort Indiana.

Ko-sensei Seth earned his First-Degree Black Belt December 11, 2021, and went on to earn his Second-Degree Black Belt December 9, 2023. Seth plans on promoting to 3rd Dan Dec of 2025.

Through the years he has shown his love of the art by helping train others in the school and passing his knowledge to others. Ko-sensei especially enjoys teaching ground fighting.

He has improved his knowledge in martial arts by going to seminars

and training with other soldiers in the army that study other martial arts like Jiu- Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Boxing.